Other lists of petitions
Petitions with a Government response
139 petitions
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Urgently regulate e-scooters
Government responded – 13 August 2025
Private e-scooters are illegal to use on public roads and the Government is taking action against mis-selling and illegal use. Rentals within national trials face strict requirements.
14,394 signatures
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Add Sickle Cell Disease to NHS Prescription Charge Exemption List
Government responded – 11 August 2025
The Government has no current plans to add sickle cell disease to the medical exemption list. Extensive arrangements are in place in England to ensure that prescriptions are affordable for everyone.
25,462 signatures
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Call an immediate general election
Government responded – 11 August 2025
This Government was elected on a mandate of change at the July 2024 general election. Our full focus is on fixing the foundations, rebuilding Britain, and restoring public confidence in government.
738,079 signatures
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Increase regulation of parking signage
Government responded – 11 August 2025
Local authorities manage parking signs and machines and appeals are possible. The Government sees no need to change current sign regulations.
14,008 signatures
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Impose economic sanctions on Israel.
Government responded – 8 August 2025
The UK suspended trade talks, reviewed bilateral ties, imposed sanctions, and continues to push for a ceasefire, aid access, and a peaceful resolution to the Gaza conflict.
17,168 signatures
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Urgently fulfil humanitarian obligations to Gaza
Government responded – 8 August 2025
The UK is funding aid, supporting air drops and evacuations, urging Israel to ease restrictions, and pressing for safe, large-scale UN-led aid delivery via land into Gaza.
198,968 signatures
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Immediately stop all arms exports to Israel & seek ceasefire in Gaza
Government responded – 6 August 2025
The UK’s priorities are an immediate Gaza ceasefire, hostages out, aid at scale, and a long-term political solution. As announced, we’ve stopped relevant exports for military use in Gaza.
67,306 signatures
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The UK should start talks on forming a CANZUK union
Government responded – 6 August 2025
The UK has no plans for a CANZUK union but values close ties with Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, collaborating on trade, security, and global issues through existing partnerships.
10,407 signatures
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Legislate for a council tax discount for all pensioners
Government responded – 6 August 2025
The Government requires councils to provide council tax support so the lowest-income pensioners do not pay council tax. There are no plans for a mandatory council tax discount for all pensioners.
11,201 signatures
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Introduce a ‘School Allergy Safety Bill’ to Protect School Pupils with Allergies
Government responded – 5 August 2025
We do not believe the School Allergy Safety Bill is necessary because in the autumn we plan to bring forward proposals for supporting pupils with medical conditions, including allergies.
13,622 signatures
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Lower bowel cancer screening age to 30 & funding for investigation of symptoms
Government responded – 1 August 2025
The Government has no plans to lower the bowel cancer screening age to 30. There is a lack of evidence that the benefits of doing so would outweigh the harms.
11,623 signatures
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Make Play and Continuous Provision statutory in England's Key Stage 1 Curriculum
Government responded – 1 August 2025
We recognise play is critical to children’s wellbeing and development which is why the Department is working to make sure that all children have access to these enrichment opportunities at school.
68,125 signatures
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Mandatory collection and publication of certain child sexual offender data
Government responded – 30 July 2025
The Government is already taking action to increase the collection and transparency of data on the demographic characteristics of individuals responsible for group-based child sexual exploitation.
246,868 signatures
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Repeal the Online Safety Act
Government responded – 28 July 2025
The Government is working with Ofcom to ensure that online in-scope services are subject to robust but proportionate regulation through the effective implementation of the Online Safety Act 2023.
520,219 signatures
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Add hedgehogs to schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981
Government responded – 25 July 2025
There are no plans to add hedgehogs to Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
14,993 signatures
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Make the state pension tax exempt
Government responded – 24 July 2025
Exempting the State Pension from income tax would be expensive and add complexity to the tax system
17,129 signatures
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Legally Require All Job Listings to Show Salaries Upfront
Government responded – 22 July 2025
Whilst there is no immediate plan to require job listings to show salaries, we are currently considering responses to a Call for Evidence on equality law which included questions on pay transparency.
10,199 signatures
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Support newly qualified nurses: Review barriers to NHS jobs
Government responded – 21 July 2025
While recruitment decisions are a matter for individual employers, NHS England is working with employers, universities and nursing leads to support graduates to find roles as soon as possible.
85,971 signatures
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Make it a crime to purposely delay ringing the emergency services
Government responded – 21 July 2025
Currently, the Government has no plans to legislate to make it a crime to delay calling emergency services during a medical emergency.
10,385 signatures
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Restart issuing oil and gas licenses in the North Sea
Government responded – 17 July 2025
We will not issue licences to explore new fields, whilst managing existing fields for the entirety of their lifespan. We will boost Britain’s energy security and ensure good, long-term jobs.
10,564 signatures
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Funding so all infants are offered Type 1 Diabetes Testing in routine care
Government responded – 17 July 2025
NHS England provides diabetes care in children. Due to insufficient evidence supporting routine mandatory testing for paediatric type 1 diabetes it has no plans to introduce this at the current time.
20,401 signatures
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Reduce the minimum retirement age for Prison Officers to 60
Government responded – 14 July 2025
The Lord Chancellor has requested advice from officials on the complex issue of pension age of prison officers, and we will continue to engage with trade unions as this is considered.
12,437 signatures
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Keep 5-year ILR terms to Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visas
Government responded – 11 July 2025
We are firmly committed to the existing Hong Kong community in the UK and all those who will arrive in future. Further details of measures in the Immigration White Paper will be set out in due course.
107,751 signatures
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Abandon DWP Pathways to Work Green Paper & create National Disability Strategy
Government responded – 10 July 2025
We will not abandon the principles of the Green Paper, but we are changing the Bill to ensure disabled people are protected and more involved, via co-production of the PIP assessment review.
10,892 signatures
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Apply for the UK to rejoin the EU fully - do not just 'reset' the relationship
Government responded – 10 July 2025
Britain will stay outside the EU, but we must make Brexit work. In May, the Government announced a new strategic partnership with the EU which will deliver economic and security benefits for the UK.
17,499 signatures
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Put the dangers of methanol poisoning on the school curriculum
Government responded – 19 June 2025
The statutory guidance for Health Education requires all pupils in state-maintained schools to be taught the facts about legal and illegal harmful substances.
12,323 signatures
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Allow families with SEN children 10 days term-time holiday without being fined
Government responded – 8 July 2025
All children, including children with SEND, have a right to a full-time education. We are determined to break down barriers to opportunity by supporting every child to achieve and thrive at school.
18,610 signatures
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Review possible penalties for social media posts, including the use of prison
Government responded – 7 July 2025
The government is committed to ensuring penalties are proportionate and uphold freedom of expression.
186,293 signatures
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Require by law all sports netting to be tied up when not in use
Government responded – 3 July 2025
The Government agrees the suffering of animals caught in sports netting is preventable but through promoting awareness of the hazards to animals and responsible use of netting, not new legislation.
11,557 signatures
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Seek to Rejoin the EU Pet Passport Scheme
Government responded – 4 July 2025
The Government is working toward a deal with the EU that will improve and streamline pet travel for GB pet owners to and from the EU. This will make taking pets to the EU easier and cheaper.
10,612 signatures
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Transfer UK Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine
Government responded – 3 July 2025
Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) are key platforms for the British Army to meet Defence Commitments. We continue to work with Ukraine to identify how to help them to resist Russian aggression.
19,738 signatures
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Don’t abandon the Chalk Stream recovery pack
Government responded – 1 July 2025
The government has secured £2 billion from water companies over the next five years to deliver more than 1,000 targeted actions for chalk stream restoration as part of our Plan for Change.
12,968 signatures
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Introduce a distinct attendance code for flexischooling (Code F).
Government responded – 30 June 2025
The Government has no current plans to introduce an attendance code for flexi-schooling. Attendance codes were updated in 2024 after extensive consultation and will be reviewed again in due course.
10,869 signatures
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Prohibit the wearing of all full-face coverings in public spaces
Government responded – 30 June 2025
It is not government policy to ban the burka or other face coverings in public.
50,984 signatures
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Hold a UK referendum before joining any defence and security pact with the EU.
Government responded – 11 July 2025
The UK and the EU agreed a Security and Defence Partnership at the UK-EU Summit to strengthen our continent’s security. The UK retains full sovereign control over how it engages with EU initiatives.
22,559 signatures
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Stop financial and other support for asylum seekers
Government responded – 23 June 2025
We are determined to tackle illegal migration and end the use of asylum hotels but in the meantime there is a legal requirement to support asylum seekers who would otherwise be living on the streets.
427,448 signatures
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Every school & college to be obliged to have an evacuation chair & training
Government responded – 23 June 2025
In a school or college, where a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) requires an evacuation chair, it must be provided. Staff and the person needing the chair must be trained in its use.
103,941 signatures
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Reverse guidance stopping refugees gaining citizenship
Government responded – 17 June 2025
We expect people applying for British citizenship, including refugees, to respect our laws. The good character policy is compliant with the Refugee Convention, and there are no plans to reverse it.
26,820 signatures
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Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders
Government responded – 17 June 2025
As with several other measures in the Immigration White Paper, the proposals on earned settlement will be subject to a formal consultation process, and we welcome this contribution to that process.
156,444 signatures
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Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union
Government responded – 13 June 2025
The Government has no such plans. On 19 May, the Government announced a new strategic partnership between the UK and the EU, which will make the UK safer, more secure and more prosperous.
10,653 signatures
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Strengthen the Animal Welfare Act 2006
Government responded – 10 July 2025
The Animal Welfare Act provides comprehensive powers to tackle animal welfare offences. We continue to collaborate with animal welfare organisations on this and on promoting responsible dog ownership.
18,885 signatures
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Pay pensioners the equivalent of the living wage of a 35 hour week.
Government responded – 11 June 2025
The Government has no plans to pay pensioners the equivalent of the living wage of a 35-hour week. Support for pensioners is available via the State Pension and a suite of other benefits.
15,606 signatures
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Ban wind farms on protected peat land in England
Government responded – 10 June 2025
We will not ban windfarms on peatland in England. Protections in the planning system and best practice guidance ensure development on peatland is carefully considered, mitigated, and compensated.
15,437 signatures
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Introduce Licensing and Regulation for Dog and Cat Rescues to Protect Welfare
Government responded – 10 July 2025
Animal rescue organisations must meet existing statutory welfare requirements. Moving forward, the Government is developing an animal welfare strategy and will outline more detail in due course.
65,499 signatures
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Retain legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND
Government responded – 4 June 2025
As part of our Plan for Change, we will restore families’ confidence and ensure that children with SEND will get the tailored support they need to achieve and thrive.
120,677 signatures
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Make neurodiversity training mandatory for all education staff
Government responded – 10 July 2025
The Department currently has no further plans for mandatory neurodiversity training beyond what is set out in the new Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework, which we will review in 2027.
25,753 signatures
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Protect Northern Ireland Veterans from Prosecutions
Government responded – 3 June 2025
The last Government’s Legacy Act was wrong and was found to be unlawful. It was opposed by many, including some families who lost relatives serving in Operation Banner.
192,345 signatures
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Require landfills that cause smells and toxins near residential areas to close
Government responded – 2 June 2025
Landfill sites are regulated through environmental permits under the Environmental Permitting (England & Wales) Regulations to ensure that pollution risks, including odour, are minimised.
10,322 signatures
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Promote plant-based foods over meat and dairy for a healthier Britain
Government responded – 30 May 2025
The government’s guidelines for a healthy diet recommend that the majority of food we eat should be plant-based. However, a healthy balanced diet can include meat and dairy.
26,936 signatures
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Reduce minimum retirement age for ambulance staff to 55
Government responded – 27 May 2025
Government has no plans to reduce the minimum retirement age for ambulance staff. Current members have minimum retirement ages between 50 and 55 depending on when they joined the NHS Pension Scheme.
12,737 signatures